Cleveland Guardians News

Shane Bieber Picks Up Right Where He Left Off In First Start Of Spring Training

Shane Bieber made his Spring debut on Monday afternoon as the Cleveland Guardians took on the Chicago Cubs. There was a lot to like from the starting pitcher who had a rocky 2022 at times.

This Guardian Has Been The Biggest Surprise Of Spring Training So Far

Three games into Spring Training and the Guardians have already been making some noise on the diamond.  Out of all the Guardians who have gotten playing time through the first couple of games one of them has stood out above everyone else, and it's not who you'd think.

Three Guardians To Keep An Eye On As Spring Training Games Continue

Spring Training Games are officially underway and fans are finally starting to get their first look at the 2023 Cleveland Guardians team. Just like every year in Spring Training, certain players will stand out or deserve to be watched closer than others.

Cleveland has one of the deepest minor league systems in all of baseball, so plenty of talented pitchers got left off our community top-20 With seven teams in its minor league system, Cleveland has over 200 players under contract heading into the 2022 season, so it’s a bit unfair to stop counting prospects at just the top 20.

Overreactions To Guardians First Spring Training Game

The first Spring Training game is officially in the books for the Cleveland Guardians. They lost on a walk-off home run to the Cincinnati Reds with a final score of 3-4.  Even though Cleveland didn't come away with the win, these games are all about improvements and seeing what you have as a team and there's a lot to talk about.

Cal Quantrill Shares His Thoughts On MLB's New Pitch Clock

Fans may have noticed that the pace of play was quite a bit faster in the Cleveland Guardians' first Spring Training game. No, the teams weren't going for a new record for the quickest Spring Training game.  This was all a part of MLB's effort to speed up the game and limit the amount of time that pitchers and hitters have between pitches.

Watch: David Fry Hits First Home Run For The Guardians In 2023

The Cleveland Guardians wasted no time getting on the scoreboard in their first Spring Training game of the season. Steven Kwan immediately got on base and scored on a past ball.

What To Watch For In First Guardians Spring Training Game

We've finally made it. After months of no baseball, the Cleveland Guardians will play their first Spring Training game on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Guardians Reveal Lineup For First Spring Training Game

It's finally here! The first lineup for the Cleveland Guardians in the year 2023! Fans got an early peak at the lineup the Guardians will be going with on the eve of Cleveland's first Sring Training game of the 2023 season.

The best from the Guardians’ photo day In the hierarchy of “things that mean it’s officially baseball season, baby” photo day ranks up there with truck day and the first time we get shaky footage of a guy throwing bullpen sessions in front of an airplane graveyard.

Guardians 2023 Top 50 Prospects, No. 46 INF Dayan Frias

As the future of the organization prepares for a new year and spring training to begin, there’s no better time to bring you the Cleveland Baseball Insiders top 50 prospects for the upcoming 2023 season.

No more excuses, it’s time to be a Guardians fan Maybe you’ve only heard about the Cleveland Guardians in passing. Maybe you caught a glimpse of Terry Francona whizzing down Carnegie Ave.

Morning news and notes for Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 While I can’t speak for everyone, I think it’s safe to say that most of us at Covering the Corner (readers and writers alike) are rooting for George Valera to succeed.

Triston McKenzie Snubbed From MLB Network's Top 100

MLB Network finished off its annual Top 100 players list as Spring Training games get ready to kick off this weekend. The Cleveland Guardians had a number of their players end up on this list including Shane Bieber, Steven Kwan, Emmanuel Clase, Andres Gimenez, and Jose Ramirez.

Five Guardians Make It On MLB Network's Top 100 Players List

The Cleveland Guardians were one of MLB's biggest surprises in 2022. They were a young team full of players that were unknown to those outside of Cleveland.

Guardians Prospect George Valera Breaks Down His Mindset In The Box

Cleveland Guardians fans are eager to see what George Valera can do at the Big League level. He's made a name for himself in the minors as a power-hitting lefty who is a threat to launch a home run at any time.  There's no doubt that Valera is physically talented and has a ton of potential.

Watch: Jose Ramirez Goes Deep In Spring Training Batting Practice

It just feels like we are getting closer and closer to baseball season! The Cleveland Guardians start their Spring Training gives this Saturday, but the team has been putting in the work over the last few weeks.

White Sox Sign Bryan Shaw To Minor League Deal

The White Sox have signed veteran reliever Bryan Shaw to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training, the team announced. The CAA client will vie for a spot in Chicago’s bullpen over the next several weeks.

Terry Francona Injures Himself Preparing For Speech To Guardians Roster

Terry Francona has had a history of injuries over the last few seasons as the Cleveland Guardians manager. He's even missed significant time in order to rehab from these.

Terry Francona broke a tooth, spilled his coffee while preparing for spring training speech

Public speaking is a skill that not everybody will possess, and even highly successful professionals that have to do it all the time can still have a personal meltdown preparing for a speech. 

Top Guardians prospect shut down eight weeks with shoulder tear

Cleveland also announced that 2022 first-round pick Chase DeLauter will miss at least four months due to a fracture in his left foot that required surgery last month.

Veteran catcher Rene Rivera announces retirement after 13 MLB seasons

Rivera ultimately logged parts of 13 MLB campaigns over a professional career that spanned two decades, suiting up at the MLB level for 10 different teams.

Here is Vegas' Over Under Wins Total for the 2023 Cleveland Guardians

BETMGM recently released its over/under win totals, now available for betting. The casino has the Cleveland Guardians at 87.5 wins. The Guardians greatly exceeded expectations in 2022, winning 92 games and the American League Central division title.

Cleveland Guardians' 2023 Projected Starting Lineup, Pitching Rotation, Bullpen

The Cleveland Guardians are less than two months away from Opening Day. The Guardians appear to have improved their lineup from a year ago, adding free agent power bats Josh Bell and Mike Zunino to their roster.

Guardians hire female hitting instructor

The Cleveland Guardians hired former UCLA softball player Amanda Kamekona as a hitting instructor. The franchise's first female on-field coach will be based at the year-round complex in Goodyear, Ariz.

Cleveland superfan, drummer John Adams dies at 71

The Cleveland Guardians released a statement Monday to mourn the passing of John Adams, team superfan who pounded on a big bass drum from the top of the bleachers at nearly every home game for 48 years.

Watch: Guardians honor drummer John Adams after death at age 71

In total, Adams and his drum attended over 3,500 games, including three All-Star matchups, 11 postseason series, three World Series and the perfect game recorded by Len Barker on May 15, 1981.